Pain Management

Marijuana may help treat pain and sleep problems

In a new study, researchers found cannabis could be an effective treatment option for both pain relief and insomnia. It is good news for people...

Scientists could see patients’ real-time pain with new tech

Many patients, especially those who are anesthetized or emotionally challenged, cannot communicate precisely about their pain. For this reason, University of Michigan researchers have developed...

Chronic pain linked to depression, schizophrenia, arthritis and PTSD

In a new genetic study, researchers found that chronic pain is linked to multiple health conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, arthritis, and PTSD. It is the...

How to treat pain without using opioids

It is known that opioids are powerful painkillers, but they are not the only option to reduce pain. In addition, opioids can bring dangerous health...
8 simple tips to avoid exercise injuries

8 simple tips to avoid exercise injuries

It is known that regular exercise is good for our body and safe for most everyone. However, with any type of exercise, there is a...

Common depression drugs may interact with opioid painkillers

In a new study, researchers found that common antidepressants can interact with the opioid pain medication tramadol and make it less effective for pain...
Scientists find a new treatment for osteoarthritis

Scientists find a new treatment for osteoarthritis

In a new study, researchers have found a new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, which shows promise for eventual use in human patients. It is...

Gut bacteria linked to chronic pain

In a new study, researchers found that a link between a disease involving chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome. The research was done...

Depression drugs may lower your perception of pain

Depression is a mental disorder that often comes along with strong impairments of social functioning. Previously, scientists assumed that depression also impairs empathy, an essential...

Scientists discover an important cause of arthritic pain

In a new study, researchers found that antibodies existing in the joints before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain. They believe the finding...